Fire at tennis pro James Blake's home called arson

James Blake of the United States at the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2013

James Blake of the United States at the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2013

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James Blake announces his retirement from tennis at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York, Aug. 26, 2013.

James Blake announces his retirement from tennis at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York, Aug. 26, 2013.

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Tennis Player James Blake attends the 2010 US Open Opening Night Ceremony

Tennis Player James Blake attends the 2010 US Open Opening Night Ceremony

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Fire at tennis pro James Blake's home called arson

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The charred bodies of a family of four were found Wednesday when fire swept through the Florida home of tennis pro and former Fairfield resident James Blake. Authorities said the fire was intentionally set.

The 34-year-old was not at the home when the fire tore through the Tampa Bay-area mansion, which he had been renting out to the family for two years.

The victims were described as two adults and two teenage children, but they have not been positively identified, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Col. Donna Lusczynski said. She described the fire as "unusual" and said there were "various fireworks" throughout the home.

Two of the bodies appeared to have upper body trauma, but Lusczynski didn't indicate which ones or give any more details. She also said no weapons had been found.

Blake, a Fairfield High School graduate, turned pro in 1999. The tennis courts at Fairfield Warde High School are named after him. He could not be reached for comment.